For a long time, a wall clock with a pendulum has served not only to show the exact time. They perform another important function - they give a peculiar style and personality to the room. This mechanism is attributed to an important detail of the interior, which perfectly emphasizes the design of the room. Nowadays , wall clocks have become a kind of luxury that not everyone can afford. They are a good find for lovers of the classical style, give the interior a complete look, and at the same time add originality and originality.
Wall clock with a pendulum (photo can be seen in the article) can be of various sizes and designs (complex, simple and with various additional devices, for example, with a calendar, battle, etc.). Also very diverse materials for their manufacture. Masters use wood, metal, glass, plastic, as well as various combinations.
The simplest design of pendulum clocks are walkers, which have been especially popular for decades. It is on their basis that the famous pendulum clocks with cuckoo were made by everyone, which not so long ago decorated the houses of the richest and most notable people.
How to choose a pendulum clock?
The pendulum clock got its name due to the fact that the regulator in them is a pendulum. Depending on the type of mechanism, they are spring and weight-lifting.
So, when choosing a wall clock with a pendulum, first of all, you should think about their size. This can be either a fairly compact model, made in a modern style, or a very massive version, where the pendulum is located behind the door with a sight glass. Also, when choosing, be sure to consider the size of the room itself. A watch should not take up much space and, so to speak, crush with its dimensions. Their size should be proportional to the area of the room and the height of the ceiling.
Another important aspect is the material. Think about which case is more preferable for the interior:
- metal;
- classic made of wood;
- combined of metal and wood.
Wooden clocks with a pendulum are mainly made of oak, cherry or walnut.
Wall clock with a pendulum in a wooden case
As you know, natural wood interior items are distinguished by a special energy, unique grace and beauty. This applies to such a delicate mechanism as a wall clock with a pendulum. They perfectly combine great taste, warmth and charm of home comfort. In addition, mechanical devices are a symbol of time, and this is of considerable importance both for true connoisseurs of art and for ordinary people who are not without love for all that is beautiful.
Wooden watch design
A modern wooden wall clock with a pendulum can have not only a classic style, there are more than enough types of them. Rectangular, round, square and even asymmetric shape is a great choice for interiors in the style of hi-tech, modern, loft, country, kitsch, minimalism, etc. Also, the execution and color solutions of the dial itself will not leave anyone indifferent.
A wooden wall clock with a pendulum is mechanical, as a rule, made of expensive types of wood: oak, walnut, beech or cherry. It is difficult to call them kitchen, but in the study, living room or bedroom they will be more appropriate. If you like the classic interior, the Empire, Baroque, Rococo, Renaissance or Romanesque style, then a large mechanical wall clock with a pendulum is what you need.
Manufacturers
Among the most famous manufacturers that produce classic wall clocks with a pendulum, it is worth highlighting Howard Miller, Hermle, Bulova, in whose collections you can find luxury models in a case made of artificially aged wood. The functionality of such watches is at the highest level.
Original models of an open design are also offered, in which the dial rests on a light frame, steel figures or an art cast bar. You can choose a watch in the retro style of the mid-20th century. They are distinguished by the rectangular shape of the case, polished pendulum with a chrome coating and minimalistic marking of the dial (unlike the clock of the 19th century). There are more compact, budget solutions of various shapes and colors.
Fans of luxury and fans of large elongated wall models are advised to pay attention to the Kieninger watches made of wood and glass in a classic style that look great in antique interiors.
Power watches in a lightweight plastic case possess the original style at the junction of classics and modernity.
Russian classics
Among Russian classics, one can distinguish a wall clock with a pendulum Vostok. The world-famous domestic brand offers beautiful products from valuable species of wood, in the style of the 19th and 20th centuries at an affordable price. The manufacturer provides all the basic functions.
Beautiful wall mechanical clocks with a pendulum can become a kind of symbol of your home and not only impress guests, but also delight the whole family for many years.
How to hang a wall clock correctly?
It is very important to hang the pendulum wall clock correctly. One of the inner walls is best suited for this, as dampness may form on the outer wall and the steel parts will corrode. Also, the watch should be located away from the doors, the slamming of which can shake them and impair the accuracy of the movement.
It is important to ensure that there is no bias in any direction, otherwise the clock will go poorly. You need to hang the mechanism directly and, when the pendulum hits become uniform, fix this position with a mark on the wall.
If the pendulum touches the rear wall in the housing, the adjusting screws should be slightly unscrewed, and in their absence, a board or piece of cardboard can be put behind the housing.
If the pendulum moves far away from the rear wall, on the contrary, tighten the adjusting screws, and in the absence of those, lay a plate for the lower part of the housing.
By setting the hands according to the exact time, the hour hand is set to the nearest hour in time, and the minute hand is set to 12 and rotated to the correct reading. Then they put the clock in motion, swinging the pendulum slightly.
Care
A distinctive feature of wall pendulum clocks is their long-term impeccable work (subject to proper care and careful handling). First of all, they need to be set correctly to accurately display the time. Hang the pendulum on the shaft block very carefully, fix the watch case on the wall securely. The clock should hang evenly.
After setting the clock, start the spring with a key. You need to turn it clockwise. Remember that a quick and careless plant can cause serious damage to the parts of the mechanism. After starting the pendulum, a smooth sound of tapping of the stroke should be heard. An uneven, irregular sound means that the clock is not accurately adjusted. The case door must close tightly, otherwise dust will get into the watch mechanism.
If it is necessary to move the clock to another place, then before removing it from the wall, the pendulum must be removed in advance. Having set the clock in a new place, they hang the pendulum and start its movement.
Stroke accuracy
The accuracy of the pendulum wall clock depends on the number of swings of the pendulum. If they are not accurate, they can be adjusted by moving the lenses along the pendulum shaft. For lagging watches, you need to turn the adjusting nut up; if in a hurry, turn it down. The stopped mechanism does not need to be tried to float and correct with "home" means. It is better to turn to a watchmaker who knows the mechanism well and has instruments and tools for repair and adjustment of the course.
Setting a pendulum wall clock
Mechanical wall clocks, like all technically sophisticated devices, need qualified installation, configuration, and service, on which not only their accuracy, but also their durability depends.
For wall clocks, the tolerance for accuracy is +/- 30 seconds per day. Inaccurate clocks should be adjusted.
After setting the exact time on the watch, you need to let it go for several days. To obtain the daily error of the course, it is necessary to divide the obtained difference in the accuracy of the course by the number of days. For example, if the wall clock is 4 minutes behind in 2 days, then the error in the course of the day is 120 seconds. Each turn of the adjusting nut (depending on the model of the mechanism) averages from 0.5 to 1 min. per day. Given this, we check whether the length of the thread is enough for adjustment. In our example, the adjusting nut should be rotated 3 turns.